Careers Education

At Rainhill Sixth we fully embrace Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG). We have Kara Banks as our dedicated Progression mentor in Sixth Form who guides and supports students with many aspects of their Careers awareness covering the Gatsby Benchmarks.

Year 12 Careers Programme

Year 12 students will be involved with a range of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) over the duration of their school year. Year 12 will also have full access to all our CEIAG Resources, including:

Unifrog (an online careers platform covering all apprenticeship and University opportunities in the UK and beyond);

Assemblies from aspirational speakers, Career Connect and other external providers

PSHCE and CEIAG in Sixth Form aim to develop attributes that employers have identified as essential for the world of work

Leadership

Organisation

Resilience

Initiative

Communication

Year 13 Careers Programme

Year 13 students will be involved with a range of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) over the duration of their school year. Year 13 will also have full access to all our CEIAG Resources, including:

Unifrog (an online careers platform covering all apprenticeship and University opportunities in the UK and beyond);

Assemblies from aspirational speakers, Career Connect and other external providers

Careers Connect – appointments and drop-ins (break and lunchtime);

Student Finance assembly delivered by Leeds University;

Advice from teachers and dedicated Progression Mentor;

Careers library in the Sixth Form study room;

Super-curriculum programme run on a Wednesday afternoon;

Additional activities for Year 12 students include:

Fortnightly PSHCE careers sessions;

Form time sessions: Unifrog/Enterprise;

Assemblies throughout the year (Degree Apprenticeship providers/employers );

Ongoing UCAS support and Students Finance support;

Dedicated help and guidance from Career Connect for Apprenticeship students;